Monroe, NC

Living in Monroe

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 5
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 26
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Schools 39
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Residents

35k Population +2.8k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
75% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black25%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$8.3k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office19%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$164k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$729 Median Monthly Rent +$135 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Monroe

20
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Union County13

Property Crime in Monroe

46
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Union County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 4 1
Feb 44 4 1
Mar 52 4 0
Apr 60 3 0
May 68 3 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 78 5 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 52 3 0
Dec 43 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monroe

Inland Flooding37
Tornado13
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Monroe, NC

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Atrium Health Union
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Airports

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